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Visit one of more than 61,000 agent locations1 across the USA to send money to loved ones in person.
Find agent locationsLog in to your Western Union account online – or register for a free profile – so you can send money to China any time.
Learn about sending money onlineSend money to China from the US with the Western Union® app. Transfer funds wherever you are and whenever you need to via our app.
Find out about our appSend money to an Alipay2 mobile wallet user in China, so they receive funds direct to their Alipay account.
Send money nowSend money direct to qualifying accounts3 in China. Arrange a transfer to a range of major banks in China.
Find out moreYour loved ones can pick up yuan in person at more than 27,000 agent locations across China – from Guangzhou to Shenzhen.
Find agent locationsWith mobile wallets, sending money is easier and faster than ever before, including Weixin and Alipay.
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Send money to China on the go whenever and wherever you are
Save receiver details to make fast repeat transfers
Track your transfer to China in real time via the app
Set custom exchange rate alerts so you can send USD to CNY at the perfect time.
Sending money to bank accounts
Send funds directly to the bank accounts of your friends and family in China. Arrange a bank transfer to accounts held with Industrial & Commercial Bank, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China and more.
Estimate transfer fees
Western Union offers transparent transfer fees4. Calculate the current exchange rate for the US Dollar and Chinese Yuan and check out our transfer fees4 and send limits before you send.
Pickup options
Send money to China from the US for cash pickup at the closest, most convenient agent location. From Chongqing to Hangzhou, find a nearby agent location that suits your receiver.
Send money to China from the US online, via our app or in person at an agent location. Choose the way most convenient for you.
Whichever way you choose to send money to China – your transfer is encrypted with Western Union. Enjoy peace of mind that your money is protected.
For 150 years, we’ve helped people send money around the world to support friends and family overseas. Millions benefit from our money transfer tools.
Quickly and easily register for free online to start sending money to China.
Follow your funds in real time and share the tracking number (MTCN) so your receiver can track progress too.
If you regularly send remittance to China or want to ensure you don’t miss a special occasion, schedule your transfers.
To send money to an Alipay2 mobile wallet user in China, follow these steps:
You can send up to $7,000 USD online to bank accounts in China with Western Union. However, individual send limits may vary based on transfer history and products selected. Log in to your profile and check your current limit for sending money to China.
Follow these steps to understand how to send money to China online with Western Union:
To first register for a free profile, you need a valid US driver’s license, passport or government-issued ID, alongside personal information such as your address. When it comes to sending money to China, you’ll also require your receiver’s bank name and bank card number, or their Alipay ID – if sending to a mobile wallet. You also need a valid and working payment method: a debit or credit card or a bank account.
Learn how to send money to China at an agent location:
Simply use the online price estimation tool. Add in how much you want to send in USD (up to $7,000) and see how much your receiver will get in Chinese yuan. You can see any transfer fees7, discounts, estimated delivery times and the total transfer cost – with no obligation to proceed. Switch between receiver and payment methods to see how it affects the estimated price.
Yes! The Western Union app is available in Mandarin. You can easily switch to Mandarin in the app’s language settings menu.
1 Agent locations count valid as of September 30th, 2021.
2 Ant Group, its affiliates and the Alipay Brand (collectively, “Alipay”) are not licensed to provide remittance services in the United States. Alipay partners with Western Union which is licensed to conduct remittances in this market, to facilitate the receipt of the remittances in the receiving market powered by Alipay’s technology.
3 Qualifying accounts must have an associated UnionPay debit card number beginning with ‘62’.
4 If you’re using a credit card, a card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. To avoid these fees or for reduced fees, use a debit card or check other payment methods.
5 Terms and Conditions apply. Restrictions apply, see amazon.com/gc-legal
6 Please make sure that the receiver’s name accurately matches the details of the bank account owner. (Account details may vary by country.)
7 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.